- A
Create an Azure Automation runbook that calls New-AzureRmSqlDatabase and trigger it from your CI/CD pipeline.
Why wrong: While possible, Automation runbooks are not the standard for infrastructure provisioning in CI/CD; ARM templates are preferred.
- B
Create an ARM template that defines the database and deploy it from your CI/CD pipeline.
ARM templates are the recommended way to provision Azure resources declaratively and can be deployed via Azure DevOps.
- C
Set up an Elastic Database Job that runs a CREATE DATABASE statement.
Why wrong: Elastic Database Jobs run T-SQL scripts, but they are used for maintenance tasks, not for provisioning new databases in a CI/CD context.
- D
Configure a SQL Server Agent job on the logical server to run a CREATE DATABASE statement.
Why wrong: SQL Server Agent is not available in Azure SQL Database (only in Managed Instance).
DP-300 Configure and manage automation of tasks Practice Question
This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of configure and manage automation of tasks. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You need to automate the creation of a new Azure SQL Database whenever a new customer signs up. The solution should use infrastructure as code and integrate with your CI/CD pipeline. What should you use?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Create an ARM template that defines the database and deploy it from your CI/CD pipeline.
B is correct because ARM (Azure Resource Manager) templates are the recommended infrastructure-as-code approach for defining and deploying Azure SQL Databases in a repeatable, declarative manner. Integrating ARM template deployment into a CI/CD pipeline ensures consistent, version-controlled database creation as part of automated workflows, aligning with DevOps best practices.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Create an Azure Automation runbook that calls New-AzureRmSqlDatabase and trigger it from your CI/CD pipeline.
Why it's wrong here
While possible, Automation runbooks are not the standard for infrastructure provisioning in CI/CD; ARM templates are preferred.
- ✓
Create an ARM template that defines the database and deploy it from your CI/CD pipeline.
Why this is correct
ARM templates are the recommended way to provision Azure resources declaratively and can be deployed via Azure DevOps.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Set up an Elastic Database Job that runs a CREATE DATABASE statement.
Why it's wrong here
Elastic Database Jobs run T-SQL scripts, but they are used for maintenance tasks, not for provisioning new databases in a CI/CD context.
- ✗
Configure a SQL Server Agent job on the logical server to run a CREATE DATABASE statement.
Why it's wrong here
SQL Server Agent is not available in Azure SQL Database (only in Managed Instance).
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse operational automation (e.g., runbooks, SQL Agent jobs) with infrastructure-as-code provisioning, mistakenly choosing a scripting or T-SQL approach instead of the declarative ARM template method that natively integrates with CI/CD pipelines.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ARM templates are JSON-based declarative files that define the desired state of Azure resources, including database name, edition, collation, and performance tier. When deployed via a CI/CD pipeline (e.g., Azure DevOps), the template is validated and executed idempotently, meaning it can be run multiple times without causing duplicate resources if the database already exists. Under the hood, ARM translates the template into REST API calls to the Azure Resource Manager, ensuring consistent provisioning and rollback on failure.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this DP-300 question test?
Configure and manage automation of tasks — This question tests Configure and manage automation of tasks — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an ARM template that defines the database and deploy it from your CI/CD pipeline. — B is correct because ARM (Azure Resource Manager) templates are the recommended infrastructure-as-code approach for defining and deploying Azure SQL Databases in a repeatable, declarative manner. Integrating ARM template deployment into a CI/CD pipeline ensures consistent, version-controlled database creation as part of automated workflows, aligning with DevOps best practices.
What should I do if I get this DP-300 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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